My Name =
Ana Bass
Presentation Date =
Friday, January 8th, 2010, B-block, Day 1

My Mentor =
Sra. Cohen/ Ms.Mbriwa

Subject & sub-topics =
What is comedy?
What makes something funny?


Thesis Question =
Is comedy a topic in the U.S. that one can benefit from?

Thesis Sentence =
Comedy is a topic that people in the U.s can benefit from.

Statements =
Comedians help people understand different perpectives of society
Comedians make people laugh
Comedians help reduce stress

Premise(s) =

Brain activity is altered positivel when laughter occurs
Comedians make people laugh

Conclusion =

Comedians help reduce stress, they positively contribute to society by offering perspectives and social commentary.

Thesis sentence (argument included) =

Since comedians make people laugh and brain activity is altered positively when laughter occurs, it can be concluded that comedians help reduce stress.

Thesis Question (enhanced) =

When comedians make people laugh, brain activity is altered positively when laughter occurs, so how is it that comedians help reduce stress in people?